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title: O.C.G.A. § 53-4-65. Disposition of lapsed or void testamentary gift of residuum.
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# O.C.G.A. § 53-4-65. Disposition of lapsed or void testamentary gift of residuum.

(a) A lapsed or void testamentary gift of realty or personalty shall become part of the residuum.

(b) A lapsed or void gift of the residuum shall be deemed a part of the share of the other residuary beneficiaries in proportion to their original shares of the residuum. If there are no other residuary beneficiaries, a lapsed or void gift of the residuum shall pass by intestacy.

## History

Code 1981, § 53-4-65, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.